The Egyptian national team faced challenges and disruptions in the wake of the political upheaval in 2011. The Egyptian Football Federation, responsible for overseeing football in the country, received the title of the worst African federation in the first edition of the Africa Top Sports Awards. The suspension of domestic championships and matches played without spectators due to security concerns added to the woes.
Egypt, with an impressive football history, missed out on both the 2012 and 2013 editions of the African Cup of Nations. Despite being the first African team to participate in a World Cup (Italy 1934) and winning the CAN seven times, the recent setbacks signal the need for a reevaluation of Egyptian football. The emergence of new contenders, like Burkina Faso, finalists in CAN 2013, further emphasizes the need for strategic planning and rebuilding in Egyptian football.
